Four Juveniles Detained in Relation to Magnolia Arson

CONROE, TX — Investigators from the Montgomery County Fire Marshall's Office have detained four juveniles in relation to a recent house fire in Magnolia. The minors range in age from 13-15 years old.

On Aug. 16, Magnolia firefighters were called to a house fire in the 31600 block of Brady Lane. The home’s occupants had recently moved out leaving the house vacant.

When the firefighters arrived, the home was filling with fire and smoke, but they were able to quickly bring the fire under control. The fires led to substantial smoke damage, but fire and heat damage was limited by the quick actions of firefighters.

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As they were battling the blaze, firefighters reportedly noticed signs that the fire was intentionally set. After the fire was out the firefighters secured the scene and called for officers with the Magnolia Police Department and the Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office.

Investigators determined that the fire was intentionally set. A criminal investigation led to the identification of four juveniles who allegedly started several fires inside the home.

As officers were arresting the juveniles, one fled. Two MCFMO investigators were in the Magnolia area attempting to locate the last of the four when they found him riding a scooter along Nichols Sawmill near Magnolia Junior High School.

The juvenile fled through the parking lot of the school, abandoning the scooter, then fled on foot through a construction area. A MCFMO investigator gave chase and was able to run him down and take him into custody inside the construction site.

The juvenile was transported to the Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Center, where he will be facing charges for arson and evading arrest. The other juveniles involved will be facing arson charges as well.

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